[JOBS] FASHION DESIGN TUTOR : MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a unique environment where Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences sit alongside the Manchester School of Art and the Manchester Fashion Institute.

Student experience is at the heart of everything we do.

We're proud to offer state-of-the-art facilities, including digital and technical workshops, studios and gallery spaces designed to enhance learning and collaboration.

About The Team:

Manchester Fashion Institute (MFI) has an established reputation within the education sector and we align ourselves with elite fashions schools worldwide.

We are uniquely positioned as one of the largest specialist fashion providers in UK HE providing depth and breadth of expertise in our subject.

We are a hub, working collaboratively across disciplines and borders, our research and teaching cross science, the arts, business, health, sociology, sport and digital.

We continue to build an environment for staff and students where diversity and equality flourish where innovation is powered by a multitude of perspectives and cultures.

We are looking for a Fashion Design Tutor, (0.6) Grade 7, Fixed Term for nine months, to join our growing team.

As the successful candidate, you will contribute to the students' educational journey, bringing experience, skills and knowledge to inspire the next generation of fashion talent for an ever-changing industry.

 The Role:

We seek a Fashion Design Tutor to contribute to teaching and student experience across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

You will have knowledge and experience of contemporary fashion design practices from both academic and industry perspectives, and the ability to teach undergraduates and/or postgraduates in this area.

Expertise in fashion textiles (print, knit, embroidery) and pattern cutting would be desirable.

For informal enquiries, please contact Anita Mitchell (Principal Lecturer Fashion) A.Mitchell@mmu.ac.uk.

To apply please submit a CV and cover letter via our application portal.

About You:

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• A higher degree/postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject area or appropriate equivalent experience

• Knowledge and experience of contemporary fashion design practices from both academic and industry perspectives, with the ability to teach undergraduates and/or postgraduates in this area

• The ability to teach creative design and make is essential and, in addition, expertise in fashion textiles (print, knit, embroidery) and pattern cutting would be desirable.

A PGCE, Certificate of Education, PGCLTHE or membership of the Higher Education Academy as well as a doctoral level qualification would be desirable, but not essential.

If you would like to join our people and share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits that a diverse organisation can bring and particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in the University workforce.

We recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working and are open to conversations about this throughout the application process